The monoamine hypothesis of the development of depression focuses on insufficient activity of several neurotransmitters. Although this hypothesis has influenced treatment, it is not without shortcomings as an explanation for depression
What is one of the problems of this hypothesis?
a) In some cases, high levels of these neurotransmitters are the actual
cause of depression.
b) Not all people who suffer depression have all the neurotransmitters
thought to be involved in depression.
c) Other neurotransmitters such as GABA and acetylcholine appear to
be involved in some cases of depression.
d) The neurotransmitter levels thought to be involved in depression are actually responding to changes in diet that often accompany depression.
c
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A) dementia. B) fine motor skills. C) basic DLA [daily living activities] problems. D) instrumental ADL [activities of daily living] problems.
Researchers who criticize Holland's theory of vocational choice assert that ________ have more importance than personality characteristics and interests
A) vocational rewards B) work values C) work environments D) job aspirations